Bulgarian Railways, Turkish State Railways
Night Trains from Istanbul to Sofia
1 night train connects Istanbul and Sofia, run by Bulgarian Railways, Turkish State Railways. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Istanbul to Sofia and Sofia to Istanbul.
1 train on this route
İstanbul Halkalı → Sofia (12503/492 / 493/12504)
Operator
Turkish State Railways · Bulgarian Railways
Duration
15h 48m
Distance
591 km
CO₂
14 kg CO₂e
Classes
couchette, sleeper
Tickets
Countries🇧🇬Bulgaria
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İstanbul Halkalı → Sofia
12503/492Departs 20:00Arrives 11:482026: Daily
- İstanbul Halkalı20:00
- Edirne
- Kapıkule
- Svilengrad
- Dimitrovgrad
- Plovdiv
- Sofia11:48
Sofia → İstanbul Halkalı
493/12504Departs 18:50Arrives 09:562026: Daily
- Sofia18:50
- Plovdiv
- Dimitrovgrad
- Svilengrad
- Kapıkule
- Edirne
- İstanbul Halkalı09:56
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Istanbul and Sofia?+
1 night train connects Istanbul and Sofia, run by Bulgarian Railways and Turkish State Railways.
How long does the Istanbul to Sofia night train take?+
The fastest overnight journey is about 15h 48m.
How do I book a night train from Istanbul to Sofia?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with Bulgarian Railways and Turkish State Railways.